Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Thanks so much for the assist with Chuck’s question last week. He asked for your recommendations for inner tubes and puncture prevention. I’m sure your tips helped him and other readers with the same question. Because flat tires are by far the most common breakdown, today I want to share a couple of your comments and answer a few related … [Read more...] about More Bicycle Tube & Flat Tire Prevention Tips
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Garmin Edge 540 vs. 840 vs. 1040 Standard and Solar Cycling Computers – Which One Should I Buy?
By Sheri Rosenbaum Size of the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar (left) compared to Edge 540 Solar Which Garmin Edge device is right for you? Frequently, people ask me, “Which Garmin computer should I buy?” My response is always the same, “Depends on budget, the type of riding you plan to do, and the features you need.” The first answer should be fairly simple to determine. If … [Read more...] about Garmin Edge 540 vs. 840 vs. 1040 Standard and Solar Cycling Computers – Which One Should I Buy?
How much exercise does an electric bike give you?
QUESTION: How much exercise does an electric bike give you? Is it enough to benefit my health? —George V. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: My friend Murray is a long time cyclist who, as he neared 80, switched from his regular bike to an ebike. He’d always kept track of his bike miles, and, because he gained weight easily, he used a standard formula to calculate how many … [Read more...] about How much exercise does an electric bike give you?
Clothing for the Beginning Cyclist
By Coach John Hughes "When you don’t race, almost every shirt, sweater, jacket or coat you own is a cycling garment.” — Grant Petersen, founder Rivendell Bicycle Works. Rivendell is a good source for bikes and gear for normal riders, not racers. Any Active Clothing To start riding all you need are clothes you'd wear for anything active: shorts, shirt and … [Read more...] about Clothing for the Beginning Cyclist
A Chain Tip from “Fixieguy” and a Tube Question from “Chuck”
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Today is Stage 6 of the Tour de France. I hope you’re enjoying the race so far. To prep for this year I watched the Netflix 8-part documentary “Tour de France Unchained” on last year’s race and enjoyed it a lot. Here’s a link if you haven’t seen it and you subscribe to the service: https://www.netflix.com/title/81153133. Since I imagine … [Read more...] about A Chain Tip from “Fixieguy” and a Tube Question from “Chuck”